Dragon Boat Festival Gloucester Docks Sunday 17 May 2026 Good news, it’s back again at Gloucester Docks and this year it will be great to see they dragon boats returning to Gloucester Quays. The friendly competition will be witnessed between a number of local teams, all trying to raise money[…]

Create Unforgettable Christmas Memories at Gloucester QuaysStep into the festive spirit at Gloucester Quays, where Christmas comes to life. Discover sparkling Christmas markets, glide across our magical ice rink, and indulge in seasonal flavours and celebrations at our restaurants — there’s joy and excitement waiting for everyone.   Outdoor Ice[…]

We are writing to inform you about the final phase of overnight works on Southgate Street. To allow our teams to safely complete hydro-blasting, final surfacing, and the installation of new road markings, a series of phased road closures will be required. To minimise disruption, these closures will take place[…]

Gloucester City Improvements Scheme Southgate This is an important update on the upcoming works scheduled for the Gloucester Docks area. Following a review of feedback from the local community, we have revised our traffic management plan to minimise disruption. Please note that the previously communicated full road closure has been[…]

We are set to remove silt that has entered the docks from the River Severn this summer as water was pumped from the river to ensure the daily water supply for Bristol Water. shipping at Sharpness Docks, and keeping boats afloat. While pumping water from the Severn is standard practise[…]

Friday 5th & Saturday 6th September 2025 Please be aware that across the city celebrations will be commencing for “Gloucester Day” This will include parades, music and street stalls throughout the City. The Soldiers of Gloucester Museum located on the Docks Estate will be hosting a small celebration to commemorate[…]

Following the resignation of one of the Gloucester Docks Estate Company Ltd directors there is now a vacancy for an independent director to join the GDECL board. If anyone would be interested in joining the board for this voluntary position then please send a CV and covering letter to Jayne.Wilsdon@gloucester.gov.uk[…]

Gloucester Goes Retro is returning for its 10th anniversary on Saturday 23rd August 2025! One of the highlights of the city’s vibrant festival calendar, Gloucester Goes Retro is coming back with over 500 classic vehicles filling the historic city centre and Gloucester Docks. There will be famous car brands from[…]

30 – 31 August // 1pm & 3:30pm // North Quay, Gloucester Docks // Free – just turn up A giant white staircase floats on the water at Gloucester Docks. Six performers climb on. Every move makes it tilt. If one performer moves to one side, the entire stairway shifts[…]

The Gloucester Quays food festival is back at the historic docks. If you love cooking or simply watching talented TV chefs show you how it’s done. There will be a cooker theatre in Mariners Square and lots of associated stalls. The theatre will be hosted on both days by chef,[…]

Armed Forces Day will be taking place, to honour and thanks our Armed Forces for their dedication to duty and their sacrifices and service to the Country. The timeline should be as follows: • 08:00 onwards a Family Day will be set up at Gloucester Docks Estate with various military[…]

Dragon Boats – Sunday 18th May Back by popular demand, this year it will be great to see they dragon boats returning to Gloucester Docks. The friendly competition will be witnessed between a number of local teams, all trying to raise money for local charities and good causes. Visitors will[…]